Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Ten simple rules for elevating Indigenous partnerships in research journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol... #bwfclimatejournals.plos.orgTen simple rules for elevating Indigenous partnerships in researchLoading metrics 044
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026How interferon changes cancerous blood stem cells buff.ly/JvgTefW #bwfcamsbuff.lyHow interferon changes cancerous blood stem cellsThe biologic drug interferon-alpha can benefit patients with blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms by forcing mutant blood stem cells to become shorter-lived white blood cells, according… 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026BWF Expands Investment in Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-exp... #bwfrepro #bwfngpbwfund.orgBWF Expands Investment in Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome FundNew cycle will provide $700,000 over four years to support innovative, high-risk research in pregnancy RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) has announced the next cycle of… 010
Reposted by Burroughs Wellcome FundWalter W. Chen, MD, PhD @walterwchen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026The NeoChen Lab is recruiting and will start Oct 1, 2026 in Mol Bio Dept @UTSW! Looking for creative+passionate techs, grad students, postdocs. We apply the lens of neonatal medicine to study #peroxisomes #mitochondria to advance the care of neonates and beyond. @bwfund.bsky.social 1155
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026🚨 Funding Opportunity BWF's Career Awards for Medical Scientists is accepting applications Physician-scientists in the US & Canada can receive $700K over 5 years to support the transition to an independent academic research career Deadline: 9/30/26 🔗 buff.ly/rX4rd0E #bwfcams #PhysicianScientist 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Congratulations to the 2026 CAMS award recipients! These exceptional physician-scientists are advancing groundbreaking research & shaping the future of medicine. Learn more about this year’s awardees and their work: buff.ly/8PGyqJh #bwfcams #BiomedicalResearch 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative. Learn more: www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-ann... #bwfngp #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveScience #Research #ScienceFunding 020
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 18/06/2026When science is under siege, history offers a playbook It’s a complicated time to be a young scientist in America. Lessons from history can tell us what the future might hold www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...scientificamerican.comScientists weathering Trump’s attacks on research can look to the pastIt’s a complicated time to be a young scientist in America. Lessons from history can tell us what the future might hold 030
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 16/06/2026📢 LOIs now open for CASI CASI aims to foster investigators who are integrating approaches from quantitative, computational, or physical sciences to address complex biological questions 🔗 Details & information: <https://buff.ly/LRHROHL> #bwfcasi #GrantOpportunity 042
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 16/06/2026We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Postdoctoral Enrichment Program awards. #bwfpdep www.bwfund.org/news/2026-po...bwfund.org2026 Postdoctoral Enrichment Program Recipients Announced - Burroughs Wellcome FundDURHAM, N.C. — The Burroughs Wellcome Fund and The Charles H. Revson Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) awards, providing… 040
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2026🌍 Now Hiring: Program Associate | Durham, NC Join BWF to manage grants ✅ 5+ yrs experience ✅ Science background ✅ Grants/data skills Detailed job description & apply ⬇️ linkedin.com/jobs/view/44... #Hiring #GrantsManagement #NonProfitlinkedin.com 012
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 03/06/2026NOW OPEN - Seed grants up to $50K to stimulate new connections between scholars working in largely disconnected fields who might together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health Open to applicants in US & Canada Deadline July 23 www.bwfund.org/grants/clima... #bwfclimate 001
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 01/06/2026📣 BWF's Career Awards for Science & Mathematics Teachers award application is open 💡STEM teachers in NC receive $175K over 5 years to support professional development, classroom innovation, & leadership growth ⏳ Deadline: 09/30/26 🔗 buff.ly/R46xaVn #bwfcast #STEMeducation #Grants #Funding 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Now open - LOIs for the Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program. Deadline is July 16 @ 3pm ET. Faculty in US and Canada are eligible to apply Grant Amount: $505,000 over five years More information here: buff.ly/mBR4XST #bwfpath 11315
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Curiosity needs a place to go. The Student STEM Enrichment Program award supports hands-on science experiences for students across NC—where learning moves beyond the classroom and into discovery Award is $180k over 3 years Learn more: buff.ly/b2EbdO4 Apply now - Deadline 06/10/26 #bwfssepbwfund.orgStudent STEM Enrichment Program - Burroughs Wellcome FundJun 10, 2026 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The Public Schools of Robeson County announced last week that two educators have been awarded Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) grants through BWF to support innovative, hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students. www.robesonian.com/news/340779/... #bwfprismrobesonian.comPSRC educators awarded PRISM Grants – Robesonian 010
Reposted by Burroughs Wellcome FundFaculty Job Market Collaboration @facjobmktcollab.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Were you a #postdoc on the faculty job market this past cycle (May 2025 - May 2026)? Our Faculty Job Market Collaboration Team is running our annual faculty applicant survey, www.faculty-job-market-collab.org/pages/9471 Thanks to @bwfund.bsky.social for their support of our work 042
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026BWF Announces the 2026 Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-ann... #bwfpathbwfund.orgBWF Announces the 2026 Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease - Burroughs Wellcome FundDURHAM, N.C. – The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) awards, recognizing assistant… 23216
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 14/05/2026UNCP launches program to address STEM teacher shortage bizfayetteville.com/business-edu... #bwfstembizfayetteville.comUNCP launches program to address STEM teacher shortage | BizFayettevilleUNCP School of EducationUNC Pembroke is launching a new program to help more students become licensed science and math teachers. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Brave Innovators of STEM Education… 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Congratulations to Conor Murray and his co-authors on publication today of “Illuminating Consciousness” in Frontiers in Psychology: www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #bwfAs1frontiersin.orgFrontiers | Illuminating consciousnessWhat consciousness is, and how it relates to the body and nature at large, are among the most enduring questions in human history. Notable thinkers have long... 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Now accepting applications! The Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP) supports hands-on STEM learning for K–12 students in North Carolina. Deadline: June 10 #bwfssep #STEM #ScienceEducation #GrantOpportunity 132
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Check out this feature on NC's Aurora Fossil Museum, a recipient of Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP) Award www.bwfund.org/news/where-t... A great inspiration for organizations connecting communities to science. #bwfssep #ScienceEducation #STEM 110
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 03/04/2026📣📣 BWF is hiring! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #ProjectManagement #ScienceEducation #DiversityInScience #GrantsManagement #NonprofitJobs #STEMCareers #BWFJobs #DurhamNC #HybridWork 0106
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 25/03/2026We're proud to feature Román Ramos Báez, PhD, a 2024 recipient of the BWF Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) award In this video, learn about the meaning of BWF award to Dr. Báez & advice for the next generation of scientists #bwfpdep #DiversityInSTEM #AwardeeSpotlight 001
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Curiosity needs a place to go. The Student STEM Enrichment Program supports hands-on science experiences for students across North Carolina—where learning moves beyond the classroom and into discovery. Learn more: www.bwfund.org/grants/scien...bwfund.orgStudent STEM Enrichment Program - Burroughs Wellcome FundJun 10, 2026 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 20/03/2026In a Civic Science Funders Collaborative conversation led by Elizabeth Christopherson and Dr. Lou Muglia, Dr. Maureen Lichtveld reflects on co-creating health with communities. A thoughtful look at collaboration, trust, and shared knowledge. civicsciencefunders.org/stories/civi... #CivicSciencecivicsciencefunders.orgCivic Science Funders Collaborative Advisory Series | Co-Creating Health for Communities and Environments: A Civic Science Conversation with Maureen Lichtveld - Civic Science FundersMarch 19, 2026 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 17/03/2026What if philanthropy helped shape not only what research gets done, but who succeeds in science? Foundations can play a powerful role in building stronger career pathways for early-career scientists through training, mentorship, and community. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #bwfcareer 132
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 13/03/2026From stop-motion STEM labs to coding with Ozobots, the BWF 2026 PRISM Award recipients are bringing creative, inquiry-driven science and math experiences to their students. These projects show how local classroom innovation can inspire the next generation of scientists. buff.ly/uuDeOzi #bwfstembuff.lyBWF Announces 2026 PRISM Awards - Burroughs Wellcome FundThe Burroughs Wellcome Fund is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the PRISM Awards—Promoting Research Innovation in Science and Mathematics. The PRISM Awards support bold, creative… 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 09/03/2026BWF is proud to announce the 2026 PRISM Awards, supporting innovative STEM learning in classrooms across N.C. These small grants help teachers create hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and open pathways into science. Read more: www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-ann... #bwfstembwfund.orgBWF Announces 2026 PRISM Awards - Burroughs Wellcome FundThe Burroughs Wellcome Fund is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the PRISM Awards—Promoting Research Innovation in Science and Mathematics. The PRISM Awards support bold, creative… 020
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 04/03/2026How Boost helps Cape Fear Community College students stay on track to work in high-demand fields www.ednc.org/how-boost-he... #bwfssepednc.orgHow Boost helps Cape Fear Community College students stay on track to work in high-demand fieldsCape Fear Community College, one of the first colleges to roll out the Boost program in North Carolina, is already seeing signs of success. 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Calling all academic career professionals! If your role focuses on graduate student or postdoc development, apply for the Career Guidance for Trainees workshop + grant ($15K) to create new career-focused interventions. Apply by Mar 12! www.bwfund.org/grants/caree... #bwfcareerbwfund.orgCareer Guidance for Trainees - Burroughs Wellcome FundMar 12, 2026 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Congratulations to Neir Eshel MD PhD, BWF Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) awardee, on the recent publication This work advances our understanding of neural circuits and behavior and shows the impact of early‑career support. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #bwfcamsnature.comCholinergic modulation of dopamine release drives effortful behaviour - NatureIn the nucleus accumbens, acetylcholine boosts dopamine release to promote effortful behaviour. 020
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Are you a recent graduate with a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics — and a desire to influence public policy in North Carolina? The NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship is now open for applications through March 9, 2026. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/nc-stem-poli...ncseagrant.ncsu.eduNC STEM Policy Post-Graduate FellowshipNorth Carolina Sea Grant news 054
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 11/12/2025At the 2025 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Induction Ceremony, BWF President & CEO Lou Muglia introduced Ashish Jha as a newly elected member. Jha emphasized a core value we share at BWF: trust is the engine of progress, especially in the age of biology.youtube.comAshish Jha, Physician and Public Health Leader - Academy Induction Address, 2025Ashish Jha is Dean of the School of Public Health and Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University. He is both a practicing physician and a globally trusted expert on major… 020
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Now available: Free, on-demand course “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research” www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #bwfundeurekalert.orgNow available: Free, on-demand course “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research”The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and STEMCELL Technologies today announced the launch of Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research, a free, on-demand course designed to help… 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 01/12/2025From PLOS One - What is a “Good” figure: Scoring of biomedical data visualization journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #bwfcasijournals.plos.orgWhat is a “Good” figure: Scoring of biomedical data visualizationBiomedical data visualization is critical for interpreting complex datasets, yet the clarity and quality of visualizations vary widely across tools and applications. This study introduces a… 000
Reposted by Burroughs Wellcome FundHoly Shift! Podcast @holyshiftresearch.bsky.social · 05/11/2025🎙️ Just published a new episode of Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow : Small Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe Quiroz. Have a listen:share.transistor.fmSmall Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe QuirozWhat if the key to curing disease like Alzheimer’s lies in the tiny,... 011
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Applications are open for the Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP)—supporting postdocs as they advance cutting-edge research and build thriving scientific careers. Learn more & apply: bwfund.org/pdep #bwfpdep 054
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 07/11/2025The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025. Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfreprobuff.lyNext Gen Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fundby 010
Reposted by Burroughs Wellcome FundJoe Zackular @joeyzacks.bsky.social · 06/11/2025It’s been so much fun connecting with the 2025 @bwfund.bsky.social PATH cohort! Such an inspirational group of scientist @novaislab.bsky.social @adore.bsky.social @virulentmind.bsky.social 1131
Reposted by Burroughs Wellcome FundUniversity of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 17/10/2025A'Lester Allen, PhD, a postdoc in the @uicpharmacy.bsky.social and Cancer Center trainee, just became the first UIC postdoc to earn the prestigious @bwfund.bsky.social Career Award at the Scientific Interface! Read more: bit.ly/3WzBnwO #CancerResearch 021
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 07/10/2025The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025. Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfreprobuff.lyNext Gen Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fundby 045
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 26/09/2025From Nature Immunology - Spatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV www.nature.com/articles/s41... #bwfpathnature.comSpatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV - Nature ImmunologyThe authors spatially and functionally map innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract at homeostasis, uncovering tissue-specific and subset-specific distribution and functions, and rapid… 010
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 25/09/2025The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025. Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfreprobuff.lyNext Gen Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fundby 011
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI buff.ly/tqRdnht #bwfscicommbuff.lyElon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AIResearchers, thought leaders, and policy makers attended a daylong program in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park on Sept. 17, 2025, to develop research agendas and explore philosophical… 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 17/09/2025The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025. Apply now www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... #bwfreprobwfund.org 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Application now open: Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides $700,000 awards over 5 years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career Deadline: 10/07/25 www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... #bwfcams 012
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 26/08/2025RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/... #bwfscicommelon.eduRTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligenceLeading experts will explore humanity’s role in AI and develop a shared research agenda for responsible innovation when they convene for the Sept. 17 program in Research Triangle Park. 000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 25/08/2025🌟 Congrats to Román Ramos Báez, PhD, 2024 recipient of the BWF Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) Award! 🎉 He shares how the award shapes his journey + advice for future scientists. #bwfpdep #DiversityinSTEM #AwardeeSpotlight 010
